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[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Whew, we’ve hardly had a chance to catch our breath the last 12 months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] We have been so busy sourcing cars it has simply left no time for Blogging or FB. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Time then perhaps for a quick catch up in between the avalanche of auction inspections, […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Guidelines are now available setting out how SEVS will work (for the import of vehicles NEWER than 25 years) while we transition from the old (MVSA) to the new (RVS) vehicle import regulations. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Transition period 10 Dec 2019 –> 1 July 2021. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Main points: [dt_gap height=”5″ […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Well… we suspected this was coming from the lack of progress updates from the Govt. in recent months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Before going on, it has to be said – they’ve ONLY had 5 years to prepare for this. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] * Deep breath * OK, so moving on… [dt_gap height=”10″ […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] According to today’s Media Release from Minister Paul Fletcher, the 2019 Import Regulation Changes WILL NOT allow the parallel import of new cars. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Media Release cites “cost and complexity” outweighing “minimal consumer benefit” for this complete backflip on what was proudly announced by the Minister only 18 months ago (and […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Latest Update December 2017 ~ 2019 Vehicle Import Regulation Changes – Draft Legislation Announced [dt_gap height=”5″ /] When first announced in Feb 2016 the proposed import regulation reforms sounded very positive — not only for motoring enthusiasts but for all Australians. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] AND a long time coming. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 7News: Many car buyers wanting to purchase imports claim Australians are being ripped off, with vehicles far cheaper overseas. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Typical differences in new car prices can be seen from the comparison of four popular models above. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Watch the full 7News report: [dt_gap height=”10″ /] It’s now […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] With proposed changes to the Australian Vehicle Import Regulations looming in 2018, it’s worth a reminder that people movers such as the Nissan Elgrand, Toyota Estima and Mitsubishi Delica will most likely be blocked from import as a secondhand vehicle (unless they are a hybrid). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There may only be 6 months […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Australian Government is now considering the detailed thresholds against which vehicles will be assessed under the revised Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS 2018). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Feedback on the proposed thresholds is welcomed by COB Monday 31 October 2016 to MVSAreview@infrastructure.gov.au [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The following update summarises information provided by the MVSA Review Taskforce […]
Following is the latest update from the Australian Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association (AIMVIA). Over the past week there has been significant media interest in AIMVIA, with print and online content backed up by radio interviews in Sydney. The tone of the initial articles suggested concern by FCAI members over proposals by the Turnbull Government to […]
This morning the Govt. provided details of their plans to change the vehicle import regulations. We have briefly summarised what this will actually mean here. Under the proposed changes the NSX and other popular enthusiast models that were previously ineligible for import, as well as a wide range of new cars, will become available for road use. You […]
